ˌdemənsˈtreɪʃən n. 1 (foll. by of) a
the outward showing of
feeling etc. b an
instance of
this. 2 a
public meeting,
march,
etc.,
for a
political or
moral purpose. 3 a the exhibiting or explaining of specimens or experiments as a
method of
esp.
scientific teaching. b an instance of this. 4
proof provided by
logic,
argument, etc. 5
Mil. a
show of
military force. øødemonstrational adj. [ME f. OF demonstration or L demonstratio (as DEMONSTRATE)]